At the University of Hildesheim, Faculty of Mathematics, Natural
Sciences, Economics and Computer Science, Institute of Computer
Science, the following endowment full professorship, supported by the
Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, is to be filled as soon as possible:

  Data Science (W2/W3)

Recognized expertise in
- Machine Learning,
- Artificial Intelligence,
- Big Data Analytics,
- Distributed Computing,
- Cognitive Computing,
- Business Intelligence,
- Predictive Analytics,
- Computer Vision,
- Computational Statistics
or any other promising research area within data science is
sought in particular. The position is tenured. The position will head
a research group, e.g. consisting of two or three paid PhD positions.

We are looking for a researcher with an excellent publication track
record in data science and a strong commitment for teaching. A PhD
degree and postdoctoral experience as well as English proficiency are
required. German proficiency is not necessary initially, but should be
acquired within the first three years to some degree. Interest in and
experience with research funding and cooperations with other
disciplines and companies are beneficial.

The Institute of Computer Science has a strong focus on research and
education in artificial intelligence, machine learning and software
engineering. It features the very successful International Master's
Program in Data Analytics (see www.ismll.uni-hildesheim.de/da/) as
well as Bachelor and Master programs in Applied Computer Science and
Information Systems. It is part of the recently founded Center for
Digital Change and cooperates with a wide variety of other
disciplines. The professorship has been opened within the university’s
focus on education, culture, diversity and digitalization.

For any question, please contact the dean of the Faculty 4,
Prof. Dr. Klaus Schmid (schmid@uni-hildesheim.de, phone
+49.5121.88340332), or Prof. Dr. Dr. Lars Schmidt-Thieme
(schmidt-thieme@ismll.uni-hildesheim.de, phone +49.5121.88340362).

Please send your application materials (CV, degree certificates,
complete list of publications, description of previous research
funding, statement of research planned for the next 5 years, list of
courses taught previously, statement of teaching planned at the
University of Hildesheim) until 19.06.2019 to
data-science-professorship(at)ismll.uni-hildesheim.de.

The requirements for admission result from §§ 25 ff. of
Niedersächsischen Hochschulgesetz (NHG). Upon appointment for the
first time, he/she will be appointed as a civil servant for a period
of five years (§ 28 Abs. 1 Nr. 1 NHG). --- The University of
Hildesheim emphasizes gender and diversity competence, and seeks to
promote gender equality. Applicants should supply the necessary social
and leadership skills. --- The University of Hildesheim seeks to
increase the proportion of women in areas where women are
under-represented. Therefore, applications from women are particularly
welcome. --- Also, applications from disabled people are especially
welcome. Identically qualified disabled applicants will be preferred.
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